FA91
Infection of intervertebral disc
Infection of intervertebral disc
Classification
ICD-11
Block
FA90-FA9ZParent Code
BlockL2-FA9ICD-10 Mapping
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ICD-10 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for infection of intervertebral disc?
The ICD-11 code for infection of intervertebral disc is FA91. The full clinical description is "Infection of intervertebral disc".
What does ICD-11 code FA91 mean?
ICD-11 code FA91 represents “Infection of intervertebral disc”. It is classified under Chapter 15: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System or Connective Tissue.
What chapter is FA91 in?
FA91 is in Chapter 15: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System or Connective Tissue (codes FA00-FC0Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code FA91?
FA91 maps to the ICD-10 code: M46.3 (Infection of intervertebral disc (pyogenic)). This is an equivalent mapping.
What is the difference between ICD-10 and ICD-11?
ICD-11 is the latest revision of the WHO's International Classification of Diseases, succeeding ICD-10. Key differences include: a fully digital-first design, new chapters for sleep-wake disorders, sexual health, and traditional medicine, improved coding for rare diseases, and better integration with electronic health records through extension codes.
What UMLS concepts map to ICD-11 code FA91?
FA91 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0451887. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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